Crime

MOUNT CARBON, W.Va. — A train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed during a snowstorm in southern West Virginia on Monday, sending at least one tanker into … Continued

A 16-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon in the South Side Woodlawn neighborhood. The boy was shot in the back about 1:15 p.m. in the 6200 block of South Cottage … Continued

Child welfare officials are investigating the Sunday death of an infant in the West Side East Garfield Park neighborhood. One-month-old Lakenya Howard was found unresponsive about 1:30 p.m. at her … Continued

Three Chicago Sun-Times reporters have been awarded one of the nation’s top honors in journalism for stories that led to the conviction of a nephew of former Mayor Richard M. … Continued

What if Chicago was hit by a giant tornado? Or massive flooding? How best to evacuate the city in case of such an emergency now will be studied, thanks to … Continued

LUHANSKE, Ukraine — A cease-fire that went into effect Sunday in eastern Ukraine appeared largely to be holding, officials said, except for around the strategic railway hub of Debaltseve. Heavy … Continued

Four people were injured in a Southwest Side crash early Sunday in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. About 2:10 a.m., a dark-colored car was driving east in the 5300 block of … Continued

MEDIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man who shot a snake dealer at a suburban Philadelphia shopping center has been convicted of attempted murder and robbery. The Delaware County Daily Times … Continued

Southbound Blue Line trains were delayed Saturday evening after a person was reported on the tracks at the Jefferson Park station on the Northwest Side. The CTA received a report … Continued

Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle that would resemble a minivan. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the maker of iPhones and iPads has hired hundreds for … Continued